City

Cassel, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shasta County  ·  California

👥297Population
💰$52,137Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂66.4Median Age
🏠$243,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊17.9%Unemployment▲ 265% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
18%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment17.9% ▲ 265% above avg
HS Graduate72 (29.8%)
Some College48 (19.8%)
Associates40 (16.5%)
Bachelors18 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree64 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,137 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$243,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units183
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$50k–$75k
49%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Cassel, CA

Cassel is a city in California, located in Shasta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 297 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66.4 years.

Economically, Cassel is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,137 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cassel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,400, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cassel is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.63%).

Cassel, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Cassel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96016 297 $52,137 $243,400 17.9% 33.9% 79.9%